In addition to its role as an aerial refueler, the KC-46 could become a sensor node over the long distances of the Pacific Ocean, further increasing its importance.

The ability to refuel aircraft in mid-air has long been one of the most decisive advantages in military aviation — a force multiplier that transforms limited-range fighters into globe-spanning strike ...

The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels. After years of waiting, the US delivered to Israel the first of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee's national lawmakers have announced that McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Blount County ...

Boeing has received a $13.4 billion ceiling modification from the U.S. Air Force to add foreign military sales scope to its ...

The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville will be a main operating base for the new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft. The KC-46 Pegasus is the U.S. Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling ...

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker. The service has expanded the program’s contract ceiling to support ...

The Israeli Air Force has received its second Boeing KC-46 refueling plane, out of six ordered, in a move that will significantly boost Israel’s long-range strike capabilities, the military announced.

Boeing is now testing the new Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46A’s troubled telescoping boom system, which addresses serious Category 1 deficiencies. The development comes as manufacturer Boeing ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson has been chosen to fly the Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft, after being one of seven units under consideration. Based ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee’s national lawmakers have announced that McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Blount County will become home to eight new KC-46 tanker aircraft. Senator Marsha ...